School of Physical Sciences 249
Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering
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First Year : Semester I |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 121 |
Introduction to Geography and Environmental Thoughts and concepts |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 122 |
Introduction to Environmental Geography |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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GEE 123 |
Cartography I (Lab) ( Depending on Field Works) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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ENG 101 |
English Language I |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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ENG 102 |
English Language I Lab |
0 + 2 |
1.0 |
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MAT 108 |
Math for Geographers |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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SOC 101B |
Principles of Sociology ( Sociology in Geography) |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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Total |
11 + 14 = 25 |
17.0 |
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First Year: Semester II |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 124 |
Surveying, Field Study and Cartography (Lab) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 125 |
Introduction to Human Geography and Environment |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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PHY 103G |
Physics for Geographers |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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ECO 104A |
Economic Elements in Geography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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STA 107 |
Statistical Techniques in Geography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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PGE 101 |
Introduction to Geology |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 120 |
Viva |
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1.0 |
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Total |
15+ 06 = 21 |
18.0 |
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Second Year: Semester I |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 221 |
Geomorphology I |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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GEE 222 |
World Regional Pattern |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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GEE 223 |
Quantitative Techniques in Geography and Environment-I Lab |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 234 |
GIS-I Principles of Geographical Information System |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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CSE 205 |
Database Management and Programming |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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CSE 206 |
Database Management and Programming Lab |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 235 |
Astronomical Elements in Geography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 224 |
Study Tour and Field Work |
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1.5 |
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Total |
12 + 12 = 26 |
19.5 |
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Second Year : Semester II |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 225 |
Cultural Geography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 226 |
Geography of Soil |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 227 |
Surveying (lab) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 228 |
Research Methods in Geography and Environment-I Lab |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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CHE 101G |
Chemistry for Geographers |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 220 |
Viva |
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1.0 |
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Total |
11 + 12 = 23 |
16.0 |
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Third Year : Semester I |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 321 |
Modern and Contemporary Geographic Thoughts and Concepts |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 322 |
Biogeography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 323 |
Oceanography |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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GEE 324 |
Bangladesh: Physical and Human Environment |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 325 |
GIS-II Introduction GIS and Computer Technique (lab) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 330 |
Map Projection and Field Study: Local Landscape (lab) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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Total |
14 + 06 = 20 |
17 |
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Third Year : Semester II |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 326 |
Geography of Human Settlement |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 327 |
Population Geography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 328 |
Climatology I |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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GEE 329 |
Quantitative Technique in Geography and Environment-II |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 331 |
Principles of Map and Remote Sensing Images and Interpretation (lab) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 332 |
Research Methods in Geography and Environment – II (lab) (microclimate studies Urban Climate study, GPS survey) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 340 |
Viva |
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1.0 |
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Total |
13 + 12 = 25 |
18.0 |
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Fourth Year : Semester I |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 421 |
Geomorphology-II (Land resource and Management) |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 422 |
Climatology-II (Climatic Hazards) |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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GEE 423 |
Political Geography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 424 |
Urban Geography and Planning |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 420 |
GIS-III Principle of Remote Sensing and GIS (lab)+Project Report |
0 + 9 |
3.0+1.5 |
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GEE 425 |
Hydrology and Fluvial Morphology |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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Total |
14 + 09 = 24 |
18.5 |
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Fourth Year: Semester I |
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Course No |
Course Title |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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GEE 431 |
Environmental Management |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
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GEE 432 |
Agricultural Geography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 433 |
Regional Geography and Environment of South Asia (excluding Bangladesh) |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
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GEE 440 |
Environmental Analysis (Lab) (Soil, Water, Air quality and pollution analysis) |
0 + 6 |
3.0 |
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GEE 441 |
Land Use, Environment and Socio-Economic Studies (Project) |
0 + 9 |
4.5 |
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GEE 450 |
Viva |
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2.0 |
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Total |
09 + 15 = 24 |
17.5 |
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Detailed Syllabus
GEE 121 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL THOUGHTS AND CONCEPTS
4 Hours/Week, 4 Credits
A Brief History of the Development of Geographical Knowledge and Concepts: Ancient Period. Greek and Roman Classical Period. Dark Age of Europe and Medieval Muslim Periods. Age of exploration and its Impact. A Short History of the Development of Modern Geography in Europe and the USA in the mid 19th and 20th Century (up to World War II). Introduction to the major thoughts and concepts developed in the period with reference to their personalities. Definitions of Geography: Geography as a science. Geography as an Environmental Science. Geography as a Social Science. Nature and trends in contemporary Geography and its subject matter. Introduction to the major Views in Geography: Earth Science View. Regional View. Ecological view. Landscape View. Spatial Organizational View. Behavioral View. The Status of Geography to-day and its relevance to Society and State.
Reference:
1. Explanation in Geography – David Harvey
2. Geography – E. Taafe
3. The Changing Nature of Geography – R.M. Minshull
4. Models in Geography – R. Chorley and Peter Haggett
5. Geography and Geographers – R.J. Johnston
6. A Case for Geography Upakul No.3 – Nazrul Islam
7. Geography in the Twentieth Century – Griffith Taylor
8. The Nature of Geography – R. Hartshorne
9. A History of Exploration – Percy Sykes
10. History of Ancient Geography – F.A. Tozar
11. Muslim Contribution to Geography – Nafis Ahmed
12. Geography: A Synthesis – P. Haggett
13. An Introduction to Geography – Rhoads Murphy
14. The Scope of Geography – Rhoads Murphy
15. Analytical Human Geography – Peter Ambrose
16. Geography of Geography – R.H.A. Fuson
17. A Spatial Organization to Society – R.Merrill.
18. The Spatial View in Contex Annals, Vol.54– E. Taaffe
19. Geography: Its Scope and Spirit – Jan O..M. Broek
20. Frontiers in Geographical Teaching– R.L. Chorley and P. Haggett
21. Spatial Analysis– B.L. J. Berry and D.F. Marble ed.
22. Theoretical Geography – William Bunge
23. The Makers of Modern Geography – Robert E Dikinson
24. Regional Geography: Theory and Practice – R.M. Minshul.
25. “Where is the Research Frontiers” Annals of the AAG, Vol. 53.
GEE 122 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
2 Hours/Week, 2 Credits
Introduction to Physical Geography and Environmental Science: Physical Geography. Its relation to Environmental Science. The Universe and Earth in Space: The Earth in Space. Its Origin and Evolution. Heavenly Bodies. Stars. Constellations Galaxies. Heliocentric and Geocentric Theories. Solar System : Definitions and Hypothesis of Formation. Revolution and Rotation. Perihelion and Aphelion. Earth’s Orbit Solstice and Equinox. Eclipse of Moon and Eclipse of Sun. Earth as planet: Shape and Size. Internal Structure of the Earth. Geographic Grid. World Latitude Zone The Geographical Time Scale. The Lithosphere: Composition of Earth Crust: Rocks and Minerals. Endogenetic Processes: Diastrophism and Vulcanism. Exogenetic Processes: Weathering. Mass-wasting. Erosion. Deposition. Agents of Earth Sculpture: Streams. Wind. Glaciers. Waves and Tides. Soils. The Underground Water. The Atmosphere: Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere. Weather and Climate: Factors and Elements. Insolation, Temperature and Heat Budgets. Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Wind System. Moisture in the Atmosphere: Humidity. Clouds. Precipitation. Aimass, Cyclones and Anticyclones. Storms and Thunderstorms. Classification of Climates (Elementary). The Hydrosphere: The Profile of the Ocean Floor. Ocean and their Locations. Composition of the Sea Water and Their Circulation. Ocean Currents and Their Causes. Tides. Marine Life and deposits. Man and Oceans. The Biosphere: The Definition of Biosphere. Ecosystems. Cycling of Matter and Flow of Energy.
Reference:
1. Modern Science 1 – S.S. Blane, A.S. Fischler. O. Gardener. New York
2. Geography and Man’s Environment – A.H. Strahler, New York, John Wiley and Sons.
3. A Geography of Man – P.E.James, Blaisdall Publishing Co.
4. The Earth’s Crust– L.D. Stamp, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London
5. Physical Geography – V.C. Finch et al., McGraw Hill, New York.
6. A Background to Physical Geography – G.P. Kellaway, McMillan & Co. London
7. Physical Geography – H. Robinson, Mac Doland & Evans
8. Principles of Geomorphology – W.D. Thronbury, John Wiley, London
9. Factors of Soil Formation – H. Jenny, McGraw Hill Co., New York
10. Geology of India – D.N. Wadia, MacMillan & Co. London
11.Physical Geography in Diagrams – Bannett, Longman Green & Co.
12. Physical Geography for Indian Students – G.S. Fox, Macmillan & Co.
13. The Study of Land for me – R.J. Small, Cambridge University Press.
14. General Climatology– H. Crithfield, Printice Hall, New York.
15. Weather and Climate – C.E. Koeppe, G.G. De Long, McGraw Hill, New York.
16. The Atmosphere – E.J. Tarbuck and F.K. Lurgens, Printice Hall, New York.
17. Atmosphere, Weather and Climate – R.G. Barry and R.J. Chorley, Methuen, London..
18. Meteriology and Climatology – G.George, Harrap & Co. Ltd. London.
19. Oceanography – J.J. Bhatt, D.Van Nostrand Company, New York.
20. Oceanography for Geographers – C.A.M.King, Edwin Arnold Publishers Ltd. London.
21. Physical Geography – P. Lake, Macmillans &Co. Kolkata
22. The Principle of Physical Geography – F.J. Monkhouse, University of London Press, London.
23. Oceanography for Geographers– R.C. Sharma and M. Vatal, Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad, India.
24. Fundamentals of Ecology – E.P.Odum, New York.
25. The Geography of the Soils of Bangladesh – H. Brammer, University Press Ltd. Dhaka.
GEE 123 CARTOGRAPHY I (DEPENDING ON FIELD WORKS) (LAB)
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Principles of Cartography:
Reference:
1. Cartography – J.S. Keats.
2. Elements of cartography – A.H. Robinson.
3. Maps and Diagrams – F.J. Monkhouse.o
4. Elements of practical Geography – R.L. Singh.
5. General Cartography – E. Raize.
6. Computer Application in Geography – P.M. Mather.
7. Computers in Geography – D.J. McGuire.
GEE 125 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Introduction to Human Environment: Human Geography and Human Environment ( Economic, Social, Political and Behavioural) Scope of Human Geography (Methods, Contents, Diffusion, Interaction, Lines, points, areas). A Historical Perspective of Human Geography. Overview of the Human Occupance of the Earth Surface: A Global perspective. Human Population: Distribution and change. Climate and Behavioural Environment, Language and Vegetation. Resources: Concept and Classification. Economic Activities: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary. Human Settlements: Classification. Types.
Reference:
1. Human Geography – Aime Vincent Perpillon, Longman Chapman.
2. People Pattern and Process: An Introduction to Human Geography – Keith, John Wiley and Sons. New York
3. Human Geography – Emys Jones, Chatto and Windus, London.
4. Government, Land Use & Natural Hazards in Bangladesh – M. Aminul Isalm, University of Dhaka.
5. A Geography of Mankind – J.O.M. Brock and Webb, New York.
6. Economic Geography – Treman A. Hortshorn and J.W. Alexander, Prentice-Hall, New Delhi.
GEE 124 SURVEYING, FIELD STUDY AND CARTOGRAPHY II (LAB)
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Definition of Surveying: Type of Survey: Geodetic, Plane.
Surveying as the basis of Large scale Maps: The Framework of Topographical Maps. Principles of Triangulation. Types of Triangulation: Topographical, Principal, Major and Minor.
Methods of Surveying: Chain and Tape: Equipments, Drawing Sketch Map. Recording of Field Data. Tie Line; Principles and Uses. Open and Closed Traverse Surveying. Measuring against Obstacles. Drawing Procedures. Advantages and disadvantages of Chain and Tape Survey.
Plane Table Surveying: Equipments, Method of Preparation, Drawing Sketch Map. Open and closed Traverse Surveying. Determining Position by Resection. Determining position by Adjustment. Advantage and Disadvantage of Plane Table Surveying.
Prismatic Compass: Equipment, Data Recording and Plotting. Advantage and Disadvantage of the Survey by compass.
Theodolite Surveying: Equipments, Data Recording and Plotting. Advantage and Disadvantage of the Process. Introduction to Global Positioning System: Familiarization and Uses.
Application of Cartographic Techniques on Bangladesh Data.
Field Works: Landscape and Resource Mapping.
Students have to submit their records of practical works and report of the field works as per directions of the guiding teachers.
Reference:
1. A new approach to Practical Works in Geography – H I Ajaegbu and A Faniran.
2. An Introduction to Mapwork and Practical Geography – John Bygott.
3. Maps and Survey – Hinks.
4. Elements of Practical Geography – R L Singh.
GEE 221 GEOMORPHOLOGY I
2 Hours/Week, 2 Credits
Introduction to Geomorphology: Definition and Subject matter. Objective and Methods of Explanations. Agents, Process and Products (Geomorphic). Application of Geomorphic Knowledge to Environmental Problems. Development of Geomorphological Thought: Pre-Davisian Geomorphology, Davision Cycle of Erosion, Penck and King’s Concepts. Modern Geomorphology: Morphogenic Regions and Climatic Geomorphology, Environmental Dynamism and Geomorphology. Explanations of the Major Tectonic Elements of Earth’s Surface: Structure and Composition of the Earth’s Crust, Earth Quakes and Volcanoes, The Hypsographic Curve: Configuration of the Earth’s Surface. Theories on the Various Tectonic Aspects of the Earth’s Surface Processes: Plate Tectonic, Wegner’s Continental Drift theory, Theories of Isostasy and Gravity Tectonics, Kober’s Geosynclinal Organic Theory, Other Modern Tectonic Theories. Geological and Technical Aspect of Land Formation in Bangladesh.
Reference:
1. Geomorphology - Chorley et al.
2. Process in Geomorphology – C. Emblemion and J Thomas.
3. Principles of Physical Geology – A. Holmes.
4. Morphology of Earth – L.C. King.
5. Fluvial Process in Geomorphology – W. Leopold and Miller.
6. Geomorphology: Earth Surface, Process and Forms – V.K. Sharma.
7. The Study of Land Forms – R.J. Small.
8. Geomorphology: The Evolution of Landscape – Hinds, E.A. Norman.
GEE 222 WORLD REGIONAL PATTERN
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
The Region Concept: Definition, Objective and Subjective Approaches. Region Types: Natural, Formal and Functional. Purposes and Objectives of Regionalization. Methods of Delineating Regions. World Regional Pattern: The Major Natural Regions of the World (Physiographic, Climatic, Vegetational). The Major Cultural Regions of the World (Race, Religion, Language). Basic Information (tabular data and map only) for listed countries (capital , size, population, economic activities, literacy, urbanization, labour force etc.)
Reference:
1. The Major Natural Regions of the World –A.J. Herbertson, Geographical Journal, XXV (1905)
2. A Synthetic Method of Determining Geographical Regions – J.F. Unstead, Geographical Journal, XLVII
3. City and Region – R.E. Dickinson.
4. Cities in Evaluation – P.Geddes
5. Realism and Regionalism, Town and Country Planning – M. Ash
6. An Introduction to Regional Planning – J. Glasson.
7. Perspective on the Nature of Geography – R. Hartshorne.
GEE 223 QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT-I (LAB)
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Basic Mathematical and Statistical Concepts in Geography.
Number System: Natural numbers, Whole numbers, Prime numbers, Real numbers.
Introduction to Set theory and its use.
Simple Arithmetic Operations: Rounding up Data, Scientific notations, Decimals, Fractions, Equations and Inequalities. Conversion Measurement units.
Variables: Discrete and Continuous.
Level of Measurement: Nominal Scale, Ordinary Scale, Interval Scale and Ratio Scale.
Frequency Distribution: Frequency Table, Histograms, Polygons, Ogives. Forms of Distribution: Moments, skewness and kurtosis.
Measures of Central Tendencies: Mean, Median, Mode.
Measures of Dispersion: Absolute measures, Range. Mean deviation, Quartile deviation, Standard deviation.
Relative Measures: Coefficient of Variation, Coefficient of Mean Deviation, Coefficient of Quartile Deviation.
Indices of Concentration and Dispersion and Analysis of Time Series.
Reference:
1. Quantitative Geography – J P Cole and C A M King.
2. Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Geography – R J Johnston.
3. Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies – A Mahmood.
4. Quantitative Methods in Geography – P J Taylor.5
5. Quantitative Techniques in Geography –R Hammond and P Maccullah.
GEE 224 STUDY TOUR AND FIELD WORK (LAB).
3 Hours/Week, 1.5 Credits
GEE 225 ASTRONOMICAL ELEMENTS IN GEOGRAPHY
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Basic Knowledge: Astronomy – Concept, Definition and branches. Relationship between astronomy and geography. Measurement: the band of geographical inquiry, G-Scale. Universe: Big Bang-Creation of primary elements, formation of galaxy; Stars – Polaris, Pole Star and Cassiopeia. Solar System: Planets and Satellites, Sun, Earth and Moon. Form and Shape of the Earth. Curvature of the Earth-oblate, spheroid. Common center of gravity. Polar axis and equatorial axis. North: Geographic, magnetic and grid. Obliquity of Earth’s orbit, eccentricity of the earth. Earth’s Orbit, inclination of the Earth’s orbit. Earth’s circumference and area. Latitude and Longitude-determination. Prime meridian. Length of latitudes and longitudes. Great Circle and Rhumb Line or Loxodrome. Rotation
and revolution: Illumination of the globe. Circle of illumination. Finding of day and night and times of sun rise and sun set. Almanac and analema. Length of day and night-altitude of the sun Solstices and equinoxes. Twilight – types, determination. Time: Longitude and time. Local and standard time of USA, UK, India and Bangladesh. International date line, Month different types. Calendar – astronomical, Jews, Mohammedan, Roman, Julian, Gregorien and World.
Reference:
1. The Big Bang: The creation and Evolution of Universe – G. Silk, W. H. Freeman.
2. The Dynamic Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy – T.P. Snow, West Publishing company.
GEE 234 GIS-II PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM.
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Principles of GIS: Various views of GIS. Spatial Data Model (Raster Data Model): Run-Length Encoding, Quadrees. Database Management: The Database Approach: Records, Fields and keys; Advantages and Disadvantages of database Approach. Three Classical Data Models: The Hierarchical Data Model, The Network data Model, The relational Model. Database for GIS: Managing Spatial and Attribute data together. Organizing geographic Information within DBMS. Limitations of general purpose DBMS for GIS application. Practical approaches used to implement a GIS. Digital Elevation Models. Data Quality and Evaluation Errors: Components of Data quality. Sources of errors: Errors in existing data, Errors and uncertainty in newly collected data, Errors in Data entry, Errors in data processing, Errors in the output of data. Output and Representation of Data. Implementing a GIS. GIS application Areas. Status of GIS in Bangladesh.
Reference:
2. Understanding GIS: The Arc/Info Method, Environmental Systems – Esri, Research Institute, USA.
3. An Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems – W.E. Huxhold, Oxford University Press.
4. Computer Application in Geography – P.M. Mather.
5. Geographical Information Systems: Principles and Applications. – D.J. McGuire, M.J. Goodchild, D.W. Rhind.
6. Computers in Geography – D.J. McGuire.
7. Introductory Readings in Geographic Information Systems – D.J. Peuquet, D.F. Marble.
GEE 225 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Scope, Themes and Methods of Cultural Geography; Culture: Nature and Types. Processes of Culture Change: Invention/Innovation, Diffusion and Integration, Assimilation and Acculturation. Man-Environment Interaction: Concepts of Environmental Determinism, Concepts of Possiblism. Evolution of Humankind: Australopithecus to Homo Sapiens Sapines. Evolution of Material Culture: Stone Age (Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic), Age of Metals, Synthetic Materials. Evolution of Livelihood Patterns: Hunting and Gathering, Plant and Animals Domestication, Rise of Urbanism and Civilization, Industrial Revolution and Urbanization, Post Industrial Culture, Globalization and e-Culture. Major Extinct Hearths: Mesopotemia, Nile Valley, Indus Valley, Chinese and New World. Geographic Dimensions of Race, Religion, Language. Concepts of Culture Worlds and Their Classification, Characteristics and Distribution. Cultural Heritage and Conservation. Gender and Culture. Culture of Bangladesh.
Reference:
1. How Man Began – Bateman
2. Human Evolution – Birdshell
3. World Civilization – Foster
4. Geography in the 20th Century – Griffith Taylor, London
5. Anthropology: The Study of Man –Hoebel, New York.
6. Stone Age – Leakey
7. Human Geography – A.B. Perpellese, London
8. Culture World –Russel
9. Change the Face of the Earth Culture Environment – Simmons
10. Cultural Geography – J.E. Spencer and W.L. Thomas (Jr.), New York.
11. Introduction to Cultural Geography – J.E. Spencer, New York
11. Early Man pre-history and the Civilization of the Near East –Starr.
12. The History of Man – Schenk.
13. Reading in Cultural Geography – Wagner and Mikesell (Eds.), Chicago.
14. Civilization Past and Present – Walbank, Walter and Others.
GEE 226 GEOGRAPHY OF SOIL
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Soils and Plant Growth: Definition of Soil, Components of Soil, Concepts of Soil and Plant Growth, Soil Factors Influencing Plant Growth, Soil Fertility. Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils: Mechanical Analysis and Soil Structure : Mechanical Analysis : Soil Separates, Physical nature of Soil separates; Colloidal Properties of Soil, Soil reactions and Buffering; Acid , Saline and Alkali
Soils; Soil Texture; Course Fragments, Organic Soils; Soil Structure; Density of Soil; Porosity of Soil; Soil Consistence; Shrinkage and Swelling; Soil Colour; Soil Temperature; Soil Water: Infiltration, Permeability, Soil Water Classification, Soil moisture Constants, Measuring Soil Moisture and Moisture Calculation, Availability of Water, Soil Water Losses. Organic properties of Soils: Biological Properties of Soil, Soil Flora and Fauna, Origin of Humus, Function of Organic Matter, Composition of Organic Matter; Carbon, Nitrogen Ration; Determination of Soil Organic Matter. Soil Genesis: Soil Formation: Factors of Soil formation, Climate and Soil Formation, Parent Material and Soil formation, Biosphere and Soil Formation, Time and Soil Formation. Soil Forming Processes. Soil Profile. Soil Classification: Classification of Soil, Importance of Groups, Soil Classification – 7th Approximation. Soil and Water Conservation: Soil Conservation, Soil Erosion, Types of Erosion, Causes of Erosion, Water Conservation, Hydrological Cycle. Soils of Bangladesh: Soil Types and Properties, Characteristics and Classification of Soil.
Reference:
1. Soil Science – L.D. Baver, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
2. Fundamentals of Soil Science – C.E.I.M. Miller, Turk and HD, Chapman and Hill Ltd. London.
3. Soils: Their Genesis and Classification – C.F. Marbat, USA.
4. The Geography of the Soils of Bangladesh – H. Brammer, University Press Ltd. Dhaka.
GEE 321 MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHTS AND CONCEPTS
4 Hours/Week, 4 Credits
Development of Modern Geography in the 19th and 20th Century up to World War II: Alexander Von Humboldt and Karl Ritter. The German School of Geography. The French Scholl of Geography. Geography in the Great Britain. Geography in the Soviet Russia. Geography in the USA. (Major Concepts, themes and views). Contemporary Geography after World War II: A New Trend and Approach (from Idiographic to Nomothetic). Quantitative Revolution and its Impact in Geography. Concept of Spatial Organizational View. Behavioral View. Positive view. Phenomenological View. Post Modern Geography. Gender Geography. Explanation in Geography: Routes to Scientific Explanation. Methodological Problems in Scientific Explanation. Role of Theory: Law Hypothesis and Model in Geographic Thoughts and Explanation. Analytical Techniques in Geography: Cognitive. Morphometric. Cause and Effect Analysis. Temporal Modes of Explanation. Functional and Ecological. System Analysis. Development of Geography in South Asia and with Special Reference to Bangladesh.
Reference:
1. Spatial Organization: The Geographer’s View of the World – Abler, J. Adams and P. Gould
2. Human Geography – J.Bramhes
3. Theoretical Geography – William Bugge
4. Models in Geography – R. Chorley and Peter Haggett
5. Introduction to Geography – Dohrs, F. Fred and L.M. Sommers.
6. Explanation in Geography – David Harvey.
7. The Scope of Geography – R. Murphy.
8. Geography in the Twentieth Century – Griffith Taylor.
GEE 322 BIOGEOGRAPHY
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Development and Field of Biogeography: Scope and essentials. Biosphere: Its Nature and Subdivisions: Definition, Limit and Composition, Bio-cycles: Salt-water (Oceans), Fresh Water (River, Pond and Lake), Land. Concepts of Ecosystem: Definition of Ecology and Ecosystem, Functions of Ecosystem, Men and Ecosystem. Biospheric Cycles of Solar Energy, Water and Chemical Elements. Plant Life: Evolution and Classification of Plants. Environmental Factors and plant Growth: Climatic: Moisture, Temperature, Light, Wind, Edaphic: Soil Conditions. Physiographic: Structure, Relief, Altitude, Slope Aspect. Biotic: Influence of Organism, Anthropogenic. Geographical Distributions of Plants: Factors of Distribution, Continuous Distribution, Discontinuous Distribution. Plant Communities, Plant Habitat and Plant formation Classes. Biochores and Formation Class. Dynamics of Vegetation. Definition and Types of Plant Succession. Seres and Climax Vegetation. Animal Life: Field of Zoo-Geography, Classification and Evolution of Animal Kingdom. Environmental Adaptation of Animal Life. Geographical Distribution of Animal Life. Zoogeographical Region. Limits and Pattern of Distribution. Biomes: The Bio-Geographical Regions. Biodiversity and its Contemporary Implications. Destruction and Conservation of Biotic Region. Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh.
Reference:
1. The Geography of Living Things: M.S. Anderson, English University Press.
2. Bio-Geography: An Ecological Perspective – P. Denseveau, Roland Press.
3. The Importance of Bio-Geography – K.C. Edwards, Geography, vol, XLIX, 1964, pp. 85-97.
4. Plant and Animal Geography – M.I. Newbigin, Mehtuen & Co..
5. Biogeography – H. Robinson, Macdonald and Evans, London and Playmouth.
6. An Introduction to Physical Geography – Strahler, N. Arthur, John Wiley, New York.
7. Beginners Guide to Applied Ecology – Douglas.
8. Animal Geography – George.
GEE 323 OCEANOGRAPHY
2 Hours/Week, 2 Credits
Definition: Distribution of World land and Water Bodies. Ocean’s Nomenclature: Shape, Size and Volume, Elementary Knowledge of the origin of oceans and Ocean Water. Composition of Ocean Water. Relief of the Ocean Floor: Continental Shelf, Continental Slope, Mid-Ocean ridge, Gyot, Sea Mount, Deep Sea Plain and Trenches. Temperature and Salinity of Ocean Water: Horizontal and Vertical distribution of Temperature and Salinity in different Oceans. Wave and Currents: Causes and Effects, Movement of Water: Horizontal and Vertical, Distribution and Characteristics of Ocean Currents, Time origin; Tidal waves-spring and Neap Tides. Oceanic Deposits: Classification, Characteristics of different Types, Distribution of Deposits in Different Oceans. Coral reef’s origin: Classification-Characteristics of different Types. Region of the Oceans: Basis of Classification. Characteristics of the regions.
Reference:
1. Introduction to Physical Oceanography – George L. Mellor
2. Introduction to Physical Oceanography – J.A. Knauss
3. Essentials of Oceanography – Alan P. Trujillo and Harold V. Thurman.
4. Fundamentals of Oceanography – Keith Reference:
GEE 324 BANGLADESH: PHYSICAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Introduction: Locational Characteristics and Its Importance. Historical Background: People, Race, Languages and Religion. Position of Bangladesh in the Regional and the World Community. The Natural Environment: Geological Background. Physiography. River Systems and Wet Lands. Climate. Soils. Major Resource Bases: Natural Resource: Land, Water, Minerals, Fuels and Energy, Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Forests. Human Resource. Geographic Studies of Major Economic Activities: Primary: Agriculture, Fisheries. Secondary: Industries. Tertiary: Trade, Transport. Geographic Studies of Population and Settlement: Population Distribution and Population Dynamics. Urban and Rural Settlements of Bangladesh. Problems and Issues: Regional inequality and Regional Development. Use and misuse of Land and Water Resources. Physical and Environmental Constraints to: Growth of Agriculture and Industrial Production. Population Pressure and its Impacts. Poverty Alleviation. Water Dispute and Regional Cooperation. Donor’s Assistance and Development. Urbanization and Development. Major Issues of Environment: Environmental Pollution, Green House Effect. Agro-Climatic Change. Impact of Major Engineering Projects. Major Regions of Environmental Concern. Climatic Hazard, Riverbank Erosion, Flood.
Reference:
1. Bangladesh Environmental and National Resources: A Sectoral Review, Manila – ADB(1990).
2. Resources, Environment and Development in Bangladesh – Q.K. Ahmed, N. Ahmed and K.B.S. Rasheed (eds).
3. Bangladesh: Environmental and Natural Resources Assessments – Centre for International Development and
Environment (1990), Prepared for USAID.
4. A preliminary Report on Land Productivity Problems in Bangladesh – FAO/UNDP, Rome.
5. Urban Bangladesh: Geographical Studies – N. Islam, Ahsan, and Rosie Majid (eds).
6. Dhaka from City to Mega City: Perspective on People, Places, Planning and Development Issues – N.Islam.
7. The History of Bengal – R.C. Mazumder.
8. Water Resources, Flood Control, National Conservation Strategy Report, IUCN GOB, Dhaka – A. Nishat.
9. Environment and Development in Bangladesh, Vol. 1-2, Dhaka – A. Rahman, Atiq, et al .
GEE 325 GIS-I INTRODUCTION TO GIS AND COMPUTER TECHNIQUE (LAB)
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Overview of GIS concept: What is GIS? History, Approaches, Trends, Components of GIS.
Introduction to computers in the process: Hardware and Software.
The Nature of Geographic Data: Data and Information, Geographic and Spatial Data, Sources of Geographic Data, Basic Map elements and Features.
Spatial Data Structures: Spatial Data Models ( Vector Data Model), The Spaghetti Data Model, The Topological Data Model. Vector vs. Raster System: Relationship among spatial objects.
Data Automation using Arc/Info (Practical Uses): Data Capture and Editing, Making Data usable (Topology Creation). Getting Attribute Data into GIS.
Reference:
1. Principles of Geographical Information System for Land Resource Assessment –P A Burrough.
2. Understanding GIS: the Arc/Info Method – Esri.
3. Computer Application in Geography – P M Mather .
5. Geographical Information System: Principles and Application – D J McGuire, M J Goodchild and D W Rhind.
6. Computers in Geography – D J McGuire.
GEE 330 MAP PROJECTION AND FIELD STUDY: LOCAL LANDSCAPE (LAB).
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Map Projection: Definition, Classification and Uses.
Construction of the following Projection:
Advantages and disadvantage will be studied for different methods.
The Practical works on Map construction will be principally based on Field works.
GEE 326 GEOGRAPHY OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Definition, Scope and Approaches of Settlement Geography. Origin, Evolution and Characteristics of Rural Settlement: Temporary, Semi-permanent, Permanent Settlement. Location and Classification: Site and Situation, Factors of Dispersion and Agglomeration. Classification by Size, Shape and Spacing. Morphology and Functions: Structure and Forms of Rural Settlements, Forces Shaping Rural Settlements. Morphology of Static and Dynamic Settlements. Units and Functions of Rural Settlements. Settlement Systems and Spatial Dimensions: Settlement Systems and Key Settlement. Hierarchy of Rural Settlements. Measuring the Distribution. Rural Settlement Patterns of Some Selected Regions Including Bangladesh. Rural House Types: Influencing Factors: Physical and Cultural. Classification: Basis and Distribution. House Types of Some Selected Areas including Bangladesh. Taboos and Beliefs regarding House. Rural Periodic Markets and Centres: Origin and Development. Characteristics and Types. Periodicity and Synchronization. The System of Rural Centres. Theoretical Explanation: Theory of Hierarchy. Theory of Expansion. Theory of Evolution. Overview and Evaluation of the Theories and Models. Growth Centre.
Reference:
1. Geography of Mankind – J.O. Broek and J.W. Webb.
2. Urban and Rural Settlement – H.Carter.
3. The Geography of Settlement – P. Daniel.
4. Settlement Patterns – J.A. Everson and B.P. FitzGerald.
5. The South-East Asian Village – C.S. Freestone.
6. Introduction to Rural Settlement – R.B. Mandal.
7. Settlement Pattern of Bangladesh – S. Sultana.
GEE 327 POPULATION GEOGRAPHY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Definition, Scope and Development of Population Geography: Data Sources: Primary and Secondary. Errors in Data. Approaches to Population Geography: Trewartha. Hagerstrand. Zelinsky. Spatial Aspects of Population Distribution: Determinants. Redistribution. Pattern of Population Composition: Biological: Age, Sex, Race. Social: Marital Status, Language, Religion, Education. Economic Occupation: Income. Residence: Rural, Urban Population Growth: Pattern in the Eastern and Western World. Population Growth Theories: Malthus, Optimum Population, Demographic Transition theory. Population Dynamics: Fertility, Mortality. Migration and its Determinants. Population Projection. Population Policy. Techniques of Population Analysis. Population of Bangladesh: A Geographical Perspective.
Reference:
1. Principles of Demography – D.J. Bogue.
2. Population Geography – J.I. Clark.
3. Population Resources and Environment – P.R. Ehrlich and A.H. Ehrlich
4. A Prologue to Population Geography – Zelinsky, Wilber.
5. A Geography of Population: World Pattern – G.T. Trewartha.
6. Asia’s Population Problems – Chandrashekhar.
7. Demographic Techniques – Pollard.
GEE 328 CLIMATOLOGY-I
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Introduction to Climatology: Scope and methodology. The Structure of the Atmosphere: Present Composition, Characteristics of the Gases- Carbon-dioxide, Ozone. The Energy of the Atmosphere: Insolation and Temperature, Factors and Controls: The Earth’s Heat Balance, Distribution of Temperature; Horizontal and Vertical. Inversion of Temperature. Air Pressure: Causes, Horizontal and Vertical Variation. Atmospheric Moisture: Humidity, Evaporation and Condensation, Condensation Forms: Clouds, Fogs. Precipitation: Types, Distribution. Atmospheric Motion: Adiabatic Process, Air Stability, Forces Controlling Motion, Winds of the Atmosphere: Geostropic Gradient, Friction Layer wind and Vertical Winds, Scales of Motion. Atmospheric Circulation: Planetary Scale, Tri-cellular Model, Global Scale (Jet Stream, ITCZ), Macroscale(Synoptic Scale), Monsoons. Depressions ( Tropical and Extra-tropical), Anticyclone, Meso Scale: Land and Sea Breeze, Mountain and Valley Winds, Fohn, Micro-scale, Smoke Plumes. Thunderstorm.
Reference:
1. Atmosphere, Weather and Climate - R.G. Barry and R. J. Chorley. Mathuen and Co.
2. Methods in Climatology – V. Conrad.
3. General Climatology – H.J. Critchfield, Eaglewood Cliff, N.J. Prentice Hall.
4. Contemporary Climatology – Henderson-Seliers, Hens W.N. ed.
5. Climatology: Fundamentals and Application – J. R. Mather, McGraw Hill Book Co, New York..
6. Foundation of Climatology – E. T. Stringer.
7. An Introduction to Weather and Climate – G. T. Trewartha and L. H. Horn
GEE 329 QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUE IN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT-II
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Elementary Probability Theory: Law of Addition and Law of Multiplication. Probability Distributions: Binomial, Normal, Poisson. Normal Distribution and Properties of Normal Curve. Samples and Estimates: Concept of Population and Sample. Types of Sampling in Geographical and Environment Research: Random, Systematic, Stratified, Cluster, Hierarchical
(Multistage). Sampling Distribution and Standard Error. Estimate from Sample Measurements, Confidence Levels. Sample Size Determination. Hypothesis Testing: Null Hypothesis, Levels of Significance, Student’s T test/F-Test. Chi-Square Test. Analysis of Variance. Correlation and Regression: Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation. Spearman’s Rank Correlation. Regression by the Least-Square Method: Constructing Regression Lines, Confidence limits to Least-Square Regression Lines, t-test for Correlation and Regression Coefficients, Multiple Regression and Residuals Analysis. Classification Method/ Factor Analysis. Spatial Measures: Point Pattern Analysis, Mean and Median Centres, Quadrant Analysis, Nearest Neighbour Analysis, Line-Network Analysis, Transport Networks, Connectivity, Run-Test.
Reference:
1.Quantitative Geography – Techniques and Theories in Geography – J.P. Cole and C.A. M. King.
2. Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Geography – R.J. Johnston.
3. Quantitative Methods in Geography – P.J. Taylor.
4. Introductory Spatial Analysis – D. Unwin.
5. An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography – M.Yeates.
6. Elements of Probability and Statistics – Lippman
7. An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis – M. Yeates.
GEE 331 PRINCIPLES OF MAP AND REMOTE SENSING INTERPRETATION (LAB)
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Map Interpretation:
Methods of Showing Relief: Pictorial, Mathematical, Combination of the Pictorial and Mathematical.
Remote Sensing:
GEE 332 RESEARCH METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT-II (LAB)
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
GEE 420 GIS-III PRICIPLES OF REMOTE SENSING AND GIS (LAB) +PROJECT
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits +1.5 Credits
GEE 421 GEOMORPHOLOGY-II
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Geomorphological Processes and Environments: Exogenetic Processes and Endogenetic Processes. Aggradation and Degradation: Process and Environment. Weathering, Erosions, Denudation. Mass Movement and Mass Wasting. Transportation of Eroded Materials. Deposition/Sedimentation/Siltation. The Humid Geomorphic Environment: Running Water and Streams: Origin and Evolution of Streams, Classification. Draining Pattern and Channel Patterns. Process of Valley Development. Stream Process. Erosion. Transportation. Sedimentation and Deposition. Floods. Nature. Causes. Consequence. The Arid Geomorphic Environment: Environmental Characteristics: Desert Environment, Semi-Arid Environments. Fluvial Process in Arid Environment: Pediments and Pediplains. Wind and Aeolian Land Forms. The Glacial and Peri-Glacial Geomorphic Environments: Process and Products. Erosional. Depositional. The Marine and Coastal Geomorphic Environment: Tides. Waves. Currents. Coastal Geomorphic Processes and Products. Deltas: Formation and Structures. Palaeo-Geomorphology: Geochronology: Techniques. Palaeo-Climatology. Past-Geomorphological Environments: Process and Products. Models in Geomorphology. Applied Geomorphology: Geomorphology and Agriculture. Geomorphology and Industry. Geomorphology and Transport.
Reference:
1.Geomorphology – Chorley et al.
2. Process in Geomorphology – C. Emblemton and J. Thomas.
3. Geomorphology – O.D. Engeln.
4. Morphology of Earth – L.C. King.
5. Geomorphology: Earth Surface, Process and Forms – V.K. Sharma.
6. Analysis of Landforms – C.R. Twidate.
7. Coastal Problems – H.Viles and Tom Spencer.
GEE 422 CLIMATOLOGY II (CLIMATIC HAZARDS)
2 Hours/Week, 2 Credits
Air Mass and Fronts: Frontal wave theory of Cyclo-genesis.
Classification of Climate: Koppen. Thornthwaite. Types of Climate: Equatorial and Tropical. Temperate. Mediterranean Monsoon. Polar. Micro Climate: Urban Climate. Forest Climate. Recent Trends and Tools in Climatological Research: Weather Maps and Forecasting. Organization of Climate Network. An Overview of Climate induced Hazard Studies: Seasonal Distribution of Climate Hazards in Bangladesh. Floods, Northwester, Hails, Violent Storms-impact, Forecasting and Management. Natural Hazards – Perception and Adjustments. Atmospheric Pollution, Weather and Climate: Causes, Impact and Spatial Pattern. Application of Climatological Data: Impact of Weather and Climate on Agriculture, Forestry. Industry and Climate Change. Climate Change: Past Climates- Causes. Contemporary Concern: The Green House Effect and Global warming, Walker’s Circulation, El-nino, La-nino, Enso. Modifications of Weather and Climate.
Reference:
1. Methods in Climatology – V. Conrad.
2. Global Climate Change – Dawson, Aliastair.
3. Contemporary Climatology – Henderson-Sellers.
4. Environment, Landuse and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh – M. A. Islam.
5. Climate: Present, Past and Future – H.H. Lamb.
6. Climate and Man’s Environment: An Introduction to Applied Climatology – J.E. Oliver.
7. An Environmental Management in Bangladesh: Towards more Effective Regulations – A. Rahman.
GEE 423 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Nature, Scope and Objective of Political Geography: Political Geography and Geopolitics and Approaches in Political Geography. State Concept and Evaluation: State as a political unit. Nation. Nation state. Multi-national State. Buffer State. Neutralized States and Territories. The States: Location Area and State. Boundaries, Frontiers and Territorial Waters. Population. Resource and Power. Core Areas and Capitals. Internal Organizations and Relationship. External Relationship. World Political Patterns: Colonialism, Colonies and Decolonization. The Capitalist and Socialist Realms. The Developed and Developing World. The Big Powers-Sphere of Influence and the Balance of Power. Geopolitical Theories and the Foreign Policies of Big Power. World Organizations and International relationship. Areas of Contemporary Interest and International Conflicts. Electoral Geography. Geopolitical Situation of Bangladesh.
Reference:
1. World Political Pattern – Alexander.
2. International Boundaries – Boggs
3. The New World – Bowman.
4. Geography and Politics in a Divided World – Cohen.
5. Political Geography and World Map – Cohlet.
6. A Geography of World Affairs – Cole.
7. Geography behind the Politics – Moodie.
GEE 424 URBAN GEOGRAPHY
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Definition, Scope and Methodology of Urban Geography. Origin and History of Urban Centre. Factors in Urban Growth: General Current. Stages and Process in Urban Growth: Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces in Urban Growth. Internal Structure of the city: Ecological Models: Concentric Zone, Multiple Nuclei, Sector Theory. Factorial Ecology. CBD, Rural Urban Fringe: Residential Areas. Hierarchy of Urban Areas – Smailes, Brushes, Christaller’s Theory, Growth Pole Concept. Transportation System. Economic Base of Cities: Basic and Non-Basic Concept, Formal and Informal. Classification of Cities: Harries , Nelson, Smailes. Classification of Cities in Bangladesh.
Reference:
1. Readings in Urban Geography – H.M. Mayer and C. F. Kohn.
2. Urban Geography – J.H. Johnston.
3. Urban Research Method – J.P. Gibbs.
4. Urban Bangladesh: Geographic Studies ed. – N. Islam and R.M. Ahsan.
5. The Urban Poor in Bangladesh – N. Islam (ed)
6. Models in Urban Geography – Yadav.
7. Geography of Towns – Snailes.
GEE 425 HYDROLOGY AND FLUVIAL MORPHOLOGY
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Hydrology: Definition, Evolution and Importance. Properties of Water and its Global distribution. World Hydrological Cycle: Characteristics and Elements. Basin Hydrological Cycles and their Characteristics: Elements. Precipitation. Evaporation. Transpiration. Infiltration. Run off and Ground Water. Their Detailed description and Characteristics. Ground Water: Formation. Location. Distribution and Movement. Fluvial Morphology: Definition. Evolution and Importance in Geomorphology. Stream Channels and Their Characteristics. Hydraulics of Flow-types of Flow: Velocity and Discharge. Their measurement and distribution. Process in a Channel Erosion: Transportation and deposition. Types and Characteristics of Lands forms Produced. Their Characteristics.
Reference:
1. Physical Hydrology – S. L. Dingman.
2. Hydrology and Hydraulic Systems – Ram. S. Gupta.
3. Hydrology and Flood Plain Analysis – Philip B. Bedient.
4. Applied Hydrology – C.W. Fetter.
5. Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology – L.B. Leopold, M. Gordon Wolman,J.P. Miller
GEE 431 AGRICULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
Agricultural Geography: Definition and Scope. Methods, Themes and Concepts. Origin, Development and Diffusion of Agriculture: Plants, Animal and Technology. Agricultural System: Physical and Biological Environment, Ecosystem Approach, Perception of Environment. Socio-economic Concepts and Principles: Land, Labour, Capital and Scale of Production. Ownership Tenancy. Farm Size. Intensification. Co-operation and Mechanization. Transportation and Marketing. Processing and Storing. Models in Agriculture: Crop Combination Regions ( Weaver Model). Theoretical Approach to Agricultural Land Use Patterns: Input-Output Relationship. Land Use Competition. Distance, Function and Land use Agricultural Location in Relation to Market.
Von-Thunen Decision, Making under risk and Uncertainty. Game theory Model. The Agricultural Classification: Types and Typology of Agriculture. Agricultural Regions, Whittler’s World Agricultural Region. Agriculture in Bangladesh: Types, Pattern, Land Use, Recent Trends, Policies. Crop Diversification.
Reference:
1. Agricultural Geography – J.R. Tarrant.
2. Agricultural Systems of the World – D.B. Girgg.
3. Diffusion of Innovations – B.M. Rogers.
4. Agriculture of Bangladesh – A. Aliam.
5.The Ecology of Agricultural Systems in Trends in Geography – D.R. Harris.
6.Geography and Economics – M. Chisholm.
7. Theoretical Rural Land Use – W.C. Found.
GEE 432 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2 Hours/Week, 2 Credits
Major Concepts, Scope and Approaches of Environmental Studies: Environmental Parameters. Economic Approach. Structural Approach (Engineering). Geographical Approach. Integrated Approach. Growth of Population as a Threat to Environmental Conservation: Human Population Dynamics. Human population Problems and Control: Population Growth and its Impact on Environment, Population Planning in Bangladesh, Urban And Rural Population In Bangladesh. Need for Development and Its Impact on Environment: Development and Degradation. Sustainable Development. Development, Urbanization and Environment. Environmental Conservation, Land and Wild Life Conservation: Wild Life Protection and Management. Endangered and Extinct Species: Specially in Bangladesh. Need for Environmental Bio-diversity. Public Health and Environment: Carcinogens. The Economics of Protecting Workers. Air Pollution, Noise Pollution, Water and Soil Pollution. Skin Cancer from Radiation. Arsenic Contamination in Bangladesh. Global Warming: Management for Bangladesh.
Reference:
1. State of the World – L. Brown (ed), W.W. Norton.
2. Introduction to Environmental Science – Morgan, M. Losep et al.
3. The Global Possible – R. Repetto (ed).
4. One Earth, One Future, Our changing Global Environment – Freeman and Company, National Academy of Science.
GEE 433 REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT OF SOUTH ASIA (EXCLUDING BANGLADESH)
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
History of South Asia as a Geographical Region: Geographical Location. Member Countries. National Boundaries. Basic Demographic and Socio-economic Data Base. Physical Environment of South Asia: Geological History of the Region. Physiography. Climate. Natural Drainage. National Vegetation. Soil. Mineral and Energy Resources. Cultural Environment of South Asia: Racial Origin of the Region. Population: Population Growth, Population Composition, Population Dynamics, Population Distribution, Population Projection. Economy: Types of Economy. Agriculture: Agricultural Systems, Major Crop Productions, Geographical Distributions, Green Revolution. Industry: Large Scale Industry, Small Scale Industry, Distribution of Large Scale Industries, Industrial Policies. Settlement: Rural Settlement, Urban Settlement, Urbanization. Transportation: Road, Railways, Airways, Waterways. Trade and Commerce: Internal and External Trade, Trade Flow between South Asian Countries. Trade Flow with Rest of the World. Human Development. Introduction to SAARC: Formation of SAARC. Aims and Objective. Strategies and Functional Bodies. Implementations. Major Problems and Co-operation of South Asia: Boundary Problem. Ethnic Problem. Water Sharing of Major Rivers. Regional Transportation and Transit. Migration and Refugee Rehabilitation. Trade Imbalance.
Reference:
1. The Population of India and Pakistan – K.Davis.
2.Atlas of South Asia – A.K. Dutt, and Margaret M Geils.
3. South Asia – B.L.C. John.
4. South Asia in World Politics – Devin T Hagerty.
5.Everyday Life In South Asia – D.P. Mines and Sarah Lamb.
6. Modern South Asia: History Culture Political – Sugata Bose and Ayesha Jalal.
GEE 441 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS LAB (SOIL, WATER, AIR QUALITY AND POLLUTION ANALYSIS)
6 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
GEE 441 LAND USE, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDIES (PROJECT)
9 Hours/Week, 4.5 Credits